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Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
The Groob Started conversation Sep 21, 2007
Do you ever see a word and assume that it means something until you check a dictionary? Here are four and what I thought they meant:
Salutary = involves greeting
Inimical = can't be (or hard to) imitated
Enervate = gives energy (to)
Inscrutable = has no scruples
Any more?
Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
Einmoto - CoachAntony Posted Sep 21, 2007
Demonstrable -- this apparently has nothing to do with monsters or demons!
Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
Tonsil Revenge (PG) Posted Sep 23, 2007
Imflammable
Inflammable- following the logic of inappropriate...
Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
Einmoto - CoachAntony Posted Sep 23, 2007
Public Schools - Eton, Cambridge
Modern English - Shakespearian English
Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
Cookiecate Posted Sep 23, 2007
Cosmetic surgery = 
complimentary medicine = expensive stuff
Political inteligence
Boot Sales = anything but boots
Window shopping = not to buy a window
Words that suggest they mean something other than their actual meaning
Cookiecate Posted Sep 24, 2007
Criminal Intent = Easy to find burglar
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